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Books in Energy storage

  • Energy Storage and Hydrogen Integration for Sustainable Solutions

    • 1st Edition
    • Mousa Marzband + 1 more
    • English
    Energy Storage and Hydrogen Integration for Sustainable Solutions provides a clear and cohesive understanding of the technologies, challenges, and opportunities in this field, with the aim to help pave the way towards a low-carbon, sustainable energy future. This book begins by introducing renewable energy integration, and the fundamentals of energy storage technologies and hydrogen production and utilization. Subsequent chapters then guide the reader through energy storage and grid integration, hydrogen as an energy carrier in the grid, hybrid energy systems, energy storage and hydrogen in transportation, and decarbonizing industries with hydrogen integration. The policy and regulatory framework, and economic and environmental impact are covered in detail, before a chapter that brings together various real-word case studies, analyzing the strategies, challenges, and outcomes of those projects. Finally, future trends and challenges in energy storage and hydrogen integration are explored. This is a valuable resource for all those looking to gain fundamental, practical knowledge of the integration of energy storage and hydrogen technologies, including researchers, students, engineers, scientists, industry professionals, consultants, and policy makers.

  • Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells

    Principles, Design, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Abu Yousuf + 3 more
    • English
    Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells: Principles, Design, and Applications is an essential resource that brings together the latest advancements in materials, design, fabrication techniques, and applications. This book offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary understanding of Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells technology, identifying challenges and future opportunities. By providing a step-by-step approach, practical examples, and case studies, it serves as an invaluable guide for researchers, students, engineers, R&D scientists, policymakers, and professionals interested in fuel cells, energy storage, renewable energy, and the wider energy sector.In addition to introducing the basics of fuel cell systems, thermodynamics, Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells, materials, and electrochemical reactions, the book delves into cell, stack, and system-level modeling, transport of charged particles, performance characterization techniques, degradation, system design, application, and stack manufacturing cost. Further chapters explore future research directions, environmental impact, sustainability, safety, and risk assessment.

  • Metal-ion Capacitors

    Fundamentals, Materials, Characterization, and Developments
    • 1st Edition
    • Debasish Sarkar
    • English
    Metal-ion capacitors based on monovalent and multivalent ions show great potential to replace existing battery materials in fields where both high energy and high power densities are simultaneously required. Metal-ion Capacitors: Fundamentals, Materials, Characterization, and Developments provides a comprehensive understanding of this cutting-edge energy storage technology, exploring the underlying principles, materials, and design considerations. The book offers practical guidance, including fabrication techniques, design strategies, and characterization methods, enabling readers to implement technological advancements effectively. It explores diverse applications of metal-ion capacitors across industries such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics, fostering the development of more sustainable and efficient energy solutions. The book will empower researchers, engineers, and students alike with the expertise needed to develop and optimize metal-ion capacitor technology for various applications.

  • Therma Plasma-coupled Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage

    Unlocking the Potential of Thermal Plasma
    • 1st Edition
    • Vineet S. Sikarwar + 2 more
    • English
    Thermal Plasma-Coupled CCUS: Exploring Sustainable Solutions for Climate Change explores the use of thermal plasma with CCUS to combat climate change and promote sustainable development through waste management and carbon capture. Sections cover thermal plasma, conventional CCS technologies, plasma-coupled CCS, renewable hydrogen integration, lifecycle assessment, catalysts, current global scenarios, future prospects, and the social, political, and ethical aspects of CCS in combating climate change. The book considers environmental and economic assessments as well as social, political, and ethical aspects related to the adoption of this technology, along with innovative applications of thermal plasma with CCUS to advance sustainable development. This unique text offers valuable insights into the opportunities, constraints, and practical implementation of thermal plasma coupled CCUS systems and practical solutions for addressing climate challenges, making it an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, and industry experts seeking to drive positive change in the global fight against climate change.

  • Absorption Thermal Energy Storage

    Fundamentals and Advances
    • 1st Edition
    • Wei Wu + 2 more
    • English
    Absorption Thermal Energy Storage: Fundamentals and Advances highlights the key findings and innovative approaches necessary for advancing absorption thermal energy storage systems. The book delves into advanced sorption cycles, novel working fluids, and the evaluation of design considerations. It also covers optimization techniques and performance assessment methodologies, making it a critical resource for developing efficient storage solutions towards a sustainable and low-carbon future. Its comprehensive coverage of design considerations, optimization techniques, and performance assessment methodologies make it indispensable for those aiming to develop efficient energy storage solutions.Discover groundbreaking insights and practical solutions for the research, development, and promotion of absorption thermal energy storage in this contemporary reference book. Authored by a team of expert researchers, this text presents innovative approaches to enhance the performance of absorption thermal energy storage systems. From the exploration of advanced sorption cycles to novel working fluids, the book provides essential knowledge for engineers, educators, students, and researchers.

  • Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

    Fundamentals, Design, Performance, Applications, and AI-Driven Commercialization
    • 1st Edition
    • Morteza Nazari-Heris + 2 more
    • English
    Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles: Fundamentals, Design, Performance, Applications, and AI-Driven Commercialization provides an authoritative resource on hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (HFCEVs), covering fundamentals, methods, and applications, and addressing the latest advances and changes in related technologies, and in the market. Sections introduce the key concepts of hydrogen fuel cell technology, classification, and types, along with operational characteristics, advantages, limitations, and discussions on hydrogen production and infrastructure. Other sections focus on HFCEVs, with in-depth chapters on components, performance, efficiency, applications, challenges, future perspectives, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and international regulations and standards.Case studies that demonstrate real-world implementations and pilot projects, along with lessons learned and best practice guidance are also included. Finally, example codes for intelligent control methodologies for HFCEVs are provided in the appendix.

  • Smart Safety Management of Energy Storage Batteries

    • 1st Edition
    • Shunli Wang + 6 more
    • English
    Smart Safety Management of Energy Storage Batteries addresses battery management in new power systems which is an important component of the new generation of information technology and power systems. This book covers the application of this new type of power storage as well as power system identification modeling, intelligent energy storage battery status evaluation, and key technologies in intelligent management monitoring. Written for researchers, engineers, and students studying related areas, this book supports research in control science and control, automation, and electrical engineering, and serves as a technical reference for the application of new electric energy storage battery science and technology.

  • Navigating a Sustainable Future with Phase Change Materials for Energy Storage

    • 1st Edition
    • Adarsh Kumar Pandey + 1 more
    • English
    Navigating a Sustainable Future with Phase Change Materials for Energy Storage provides a guide to PCMs that encompasses fundamental principles, recent innovations, and interdisciplinary applications. By offering detailed insight into improved PCM performance, cost-effective production, and integration with renewable energy and smart technologies, this book equips readers with the necessary knowledge to advance energy efficiency, meet regulatory requirements and achieve sustainability goals. Written for researchers and students in the fields of material science, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, and energy engineering, especially those with a focus on thermal energy storage, Navigating a Sustainable Future with Phase Change Materials for Energy Storage is sure to be a welcomed resource.

  • Application of Phase Change Materials in Energy Storage and Conversion Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Mehdi Mehrpooya + 2 more
    • English
    Application of Phase Change Materials in Energy Storage and Conversion Systems delves into the use of phase change materials (PCMs) in various energy storage and conversion systems. Starting with an explanation of renewable energy and thermal energy storage, the book comprises thirteen chapters that systematically cover PCM fundamentals and their modeling, design parameters for thermal systems, and factors influencing PCM storage capacity. Additional critical points include the exploration of PCM applications in thermal energy storage systems and buildings, the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for PCM modeling, and optimization techniques for thermal energy storage systems.This is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in the theoretical and practical aspects of PCMs. Engineers, researchers, students, and system designers will find this book invaluable for understanding and utilizing PCMs in energy storage solutions.

  • Doping of Metal Oxides

    From Fundamentals to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Subhendu Chakroborty + 3 more
    • English
    Doping of Metal Oxides: From Fundamentals to Applications covers the concepts, synthesis, characterization, and applications of doped metal oxides. The book begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of doping, including electronic structure, band gap engineering, and types of dopant agents, before exploring the various synthesis methods and characterization techniques. The book also explores the challenges and limitations in doping metal oxides, and offers insights into emerging trends and prospects.The book adopts a systematic and logical approach focused on providing an in-depth understanding of the concept of doping, synthesis and characterization techniques, and applications of doped metal oxides, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to gain deeper knowledge of this exciting field.